Mounds Park Academy seeks a creative, collaborative, and dedicated part-time Upper School Dean beginning July 1, 2022. Successful candidates should be student-centered and have a deep appreciation and understanding of upper school students and be committed to fostering an environment within which students are valued, accepted, included, and supported by members of the school community. The Upper School Dean will work in collaboration with the Division Director and Upper School Administrative Team to develop student programming and activities while developing a positive and supportive culture that unites the upper school student community. Candidates must demonstrate a dedication to collaborating with upper school faculty and other academic leaders and will share the collective responsibility of establishing a culture that is conducive to all members of the community feeling a sense of value and belonging. The Upper School Dean consistently will engage with students, colleagues, and families.

Based on candidate experience and alignment with teaching responsibilities, this position will be either:

• A .5 FTE 9 – 12 grade position
• A .2 FTE 9/10 grade position
• A .2 FTE 11/12 grade position

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are Mounds Park Academy’s core values, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to them.

It is expected that a successful candidate will contribute to the following areas:

Community and School Culture

• Establish a consistent presence in and around the upper school where students are accepted, respected, and valued
• Collaborate with the upper school faculty to develop a positive culture of belonging and to support students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being  

Student Affairs

• Oversee and coordinate the advisory program, including the development of advisory programming and communicating advisor expectations
• Facilitate consistent communication with families, specifically around student academic concerns, plans, and progress
• Liaise with families to support social-emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges
• Serve as an Upper School advisor

Leadership and Service

• Serve on the Upper School Administrative Team
• Collaborate with the Upper School Administrative Team and school-wide administrators to coordinate dates for grade level and divisional activities.
• Partner closely with the Upper School CARE Team to help maintain the health and safety of students
• Collaborate with the Upper School Administrative Team and faculty to develop student events, orientations, and activities that are engaging and build community

General

• Serve as a member of the upper school faculty
• Support and reinforce MPA’s mission, vision, and values and help students to align their actions to those goals

Successful candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a school setting
• Previous independent school experience preferred

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Admirable leadership skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Substantial organization skills
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• Creative and imaginative problem-solver
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Warmth of personality and energy
• Compassion, patience, good judgment, sense of humor
• Flexibility

This position offers benefits and a competitive salary.

To Apply:

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at www.moundsparkacademy.org.

Please submit a letter of interest, professional resume, and three professional references to: hiring@moundsparkacademy.org with the subject: Upper School Dean 

Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mounds Park Academy is an equal opportunity employer.